This competency normally applies to members of the Australian Defence Force required to remove explosive ordnance from damaged aircraft.
These removal operations can be conducted under a variety of conditions, including wartime, peacekeeping, in support of the civilian community/authority, as part of a joint services and/or coalition operation and also in training. The damaged aircraft can be friendly, enemy or of unknown origin.
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for removal operations | 1.1 Equipment, tools and stores required for removal operations are collected, stored and checked for presence and serviceability in accordance with instructions and procedures 1.2 Personnel required to participate are briefed on their duties and advised of their responsibilities 1.3 Contact and liaison with other agencies is established and maintained in accordance with current procedures 1.4 Pre-scene arrival planning is conducted in accordance with instructions and procedures |
2. Conduct render-safe procedures/disposal and removal of explosive ordnance | 2.1 Explosive ordnance and associated components are located and identified in accordance with specified procedures 2.2 Equipment, tools and stores required to remove, dispose of/render explosive ordnance safe are identified and prepared for use in accordance with authorised procedures 2.3 Controlling authority is advised of safety and evacuation requirements 2.4 Method of conducting removal, disposal/render-safe procedure is determined and planned/prepared 2.5 Equipment is operated in accordance with current instructions 2.6 Render-safe/disposal procedure is conducted in accordance with current policies and procedures addressing all relevant work health and safety requirements 2.7 Explosive ordnance and immediate area are inspected and either declared safe or alternate disposal operation is planned as required by current policy and procedures |
3. Finalise activities | 3.1 Equipment is recovered, refurbished and secured in accordance with current policy and procedures 3.2 Post explosive ordnance removal clearance is conducted in accordance with current policy and procedures 3.3 Explosive ordnance removal reports are completed and processed in accordance with current policy and procedures 3.4 Technical evidence is provided to investigations, inquiries and courts as required |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply consequent mitigation principles apply operational safety apply removal, render-safe/disposal methods apply safety template requirements apply time management calculate and apply time and safety distance conduct liaison conduct site preparation and refurbishment identify aircraft types identify explosive ordnance types maintain documentation operate specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle read, access, interpret and apply technical instructions |
Required Knowledge |
aircraft systems blast/fragmentation/thermal effects and mitigation characteristics, technical capabilities and explosive ordnance loads of damaged aircraft characteristics, technical capabilities, effects and limitations of explosive ordnance to be removed, disposed of/rendered safe documentation requirements equipment handling requirements initiation procedures net explosive quantity estimations operational safety relevant testing procedures removal procedures render-safe/disposal methods safety distance calculation procedures site preparation and refurbishment requirements theory of explosive ordnance design |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with: relevant work health and safety requirements recognised safety precautions Assessment must confirm the ability to: locate and identify explosive ordnance to be removed liaise with other agencies prepare and operate equipment, tools and stores safely remove, dispose of/render-safe explosive ordnance apply consequent mitigation principles gather and secure evidence maintain documentation Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive ordnance removal contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and Defence requirements. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: damaged aircraft specialised explosive ordnance disposal equipment\ and explosive ordnance to be removed |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed with the following unit: DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance. In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include: direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions |
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Explosive ordnance includes: | All munitions containing explosives, nuclear fission or fusion materials and biological and chemical agents such as bombs and warheads; guided and ballistic missiles; artillery, mortar, rocket and small arms ammunition; all mines, torpedoes and depth charges; demolition charges; pyrotechnics; clusters and dispensers; cartridge and propellant actuated devices; electro explosive devices; clandestine and other improvised explosive devices; and all similar or related items or components explosive in nature |
Equipment, tools and stores may include: | Chemical detection/analysis equipment Digging tools Electrical firing equipment Hook and line Personal protective equipment Specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle Telescope Weapons, which may include: shaped charges explosively formed projectiles de-armer X-ray including complete equipment schedules and processing equipment And may include reference materials such as: STANAGS Defence service instructions memorandums of understanding standing operating procedures range instructions |
Removal operations may be conducted: | Above or below the high water mark By day and/or night In all weather conditions In any environment In confined spaces |
Contact and liaison with other agencies may cover: | Authorisation Chain of evidence Control arrangements Evacuation requirements Media details and releases Safety aspects |
Identifying explosive ordnance may include: | Application of the theory of explosive ordnance design Approved publications Engravings Markings |
Controlling authority may be: | Civil authorities Coalition Military Defence Joint Service Command Parent Service |
Removal, disposal/render-safe procedure may be: | By remote or manual means Effected by: disruption explosive non-explosive other approved render-safe procedure And may include all natures of explosive ordnance and associated components |
Relevant work health and safety requirements may: | Be subordinate to the operational requirement in the performance of explosive ordnance disposal operations Involve applying recognised safety precautions |
Post explosive ordnance removal clearance may include: | Collecting and securing forensic evidence |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.